- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:22 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Attukal Pongala 2025: The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple hosts the Attukal Pongala festival. At this temple, devotees worship Kannagi, who is known as an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The Attukal Pongala festival is a popular celebration among women. This ten-day event kicks off on the Bharani day of the Malayalam month Makaram-Kumbham, which falls in February or March. The festival culminates on the tenth day with the Kuruthitharpanam sacrificial offering at night. The ninth day is the highlight of the festival, featuring the Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam celebration. Thousands of women gather to offer Pongala, a sweet dish, to the goddess.
Attukal Pongala 2025: Date
This year, Attukal Pongala Mahotsavam is being observed on 13th March 2025.
Attukal Pongala 2025: Pooram Nakshatram Timings
- Pooram Nakshathram Begins: 04:05 AM, 13th March 2025
- Pooram Nakshathram Ends: 06:19 AM, 14th March 2025
Attukal Pongala 2025: Significance
Attukal Pongala is a major women's festival that draws millions of participants from Kerala and beyond. It's a record-breaking gathering of women for a religious purpose. The festival's main ritual involves preparing a special offering called "Pongala". Women gather in large numbers around the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple to cook this sweet dish.
They use earthen pots to cook a mixture of rice, jaggery, coconut and other ingredients. This ritual is believed to bring prosperity and blessings from Goddess Attukal Devi. By participating in this festival, women seek the goddess's blessings for happiness and success in their lives.
The Attukal Bhagavathy Temple hosts the Attukal Pongala festival where devotees worship goddess Kannagi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. (Image Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Attukal Pongala 2025: Rituals
Attukal Pongala is a celebration in honour of Goddess Attukal Devi, a form of Goddess Parvati. Devotees believe that offering Pongala to the goddess will make their wishes come true and bring prosperity to their families. They show their devotion by offering prayers and lighting incense sticks.
The festival is a vibrant display of colours and lights. The temple surroundings are beautifully decorated with flowers and traditional decorations. The atmosphere is filled with music and dance performances, adding to the festive spirit. Attukal Pongala is a celebration of faith, culture and community.
The festival brings women together, regardless of their background. It's a time for them to unite and celebrate their devotion. Attukal Pongala fosters a sense of unity and togetherness among the participants.
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